US Bridges

Monroe Street over Mills Creek

FairPosted for load

Erie County, Ohio · 875 Ft W of Sloane ST · Structure no. 2266415

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,080
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Street over Mills Creek is a steel culvert carrying Monroe Street over Mills Creek in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,080 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,653 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMonroe Street
CrossesMills Creek
Location875 Ft W of Sloane ST
RouteCity Street MONRO
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44623, -82.73588
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,080 (2022)
Projected traffic3,653 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe Street over Mills Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Street over Mills Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe Street over Mills Creek carry?

About 3,080 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Street over Mills Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Monroe Street over Mills Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.